Specialist, Operations Finance

Entegris • Aurora, IL

20h

About The Position

The Role : We are seeking a Operation Finance Analy st to join our Global Operation Fi nance team. In this role, you will support the Global Operations Excellence organization by delivering business insights, manufacturing performance analytics, executive reporting, and operational financial analysis that enable data-driven decision making across global manufacturing operations. Y ou will also p artner closely with the Reporting Center of Excellence (COE), Plant Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain organizations to improve operational performance visibility and support enterprise-wide Operations Excellence initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance , Accounting, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3~ 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Finance, Operations Finance, Plant Finance, or Cost Accountant.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint skills (e.g., pivots, lookups , basic modeling, clear executive-ready slides).
• Experience working with large datasets and reporting tools (Power BI a plus); ability to create repeatable dashboards and automated reporting.
• Experience using ERP and planning tools (SAP ERP, SAP BPC, O racle , BPC or similar a plus).

Nice To Haves

• Proactive, continuous-learning mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with strong ownership of deliverables and timelines.
• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively cross-functionally with a customer-service mindset.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; able to adapt, multitask, and take on new responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and financial performance across manufacturing sites.
• Identify performance drivers, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide analytical support for manufacturing KPI metrics .
• Support monthly Plant Finance Reviews and prepare consolidated performance reporting for management reviews.
• Consolidate operational and financial information across divisions & plants .
• Prepare management reporting materials and support executive business reviews.
• Support manufacturing cost roll analysis and cost performance reviews.
• Analyze manufacturing cost drivers, trends, and operational variances.
• Support financial evaluation of manufacturing initiatives.
• Partner with the Reporting COE to ensure reporting consistency and data quality.
• Translate reporting outputs into meaningful business insights.
• Support reporting automation and continuous process improvements.
• Partner with Plant Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Corporate Finance.
• Support strategic initiatives through business analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level